Foster care
Alternative labels
Foster parents
Foster home care
Foster children
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Māori involvement in State care 1950–1999
This research uses data from several locations and agencies about Māori who were abused in State care between 1950 and 1999.
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Experiences and service needs of children in out-of-home care 5-12 years of age with cognitive and/or behaviour problems
This paper examines the experiences and service needs of children in out-of-home care (OOHC) with cognitive and/or behavioural problems using information collected through the Pathways of Care Longitudinal Study (POCLS).
Research Summary
What is the relationship between childhood maltreatment and early educational outcomes?
This summary outlines key findings from the NSW Child Development Study looking at the relationship between maltreatment of children before entry to school and educational outcomes in primary school.
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Culturally diverse children in out-of-home care: safety, wellbeing, cultural and family connections
The overall aim of this study is to collect detailed information about the life course development of children who enter OOHC for the first time and the factors that influence their development.
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Accommodating transition: improving housing outcomes for young people leaving OHC
This research examined the housing, homelessness, mental health, alcohol and drug and juvenile justice service usage pathways for out-of-home care (OHC) leavers in Victoria and Western Australia.